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UPDATE: Strawberries

January 05, 2016

Wet weather patterns forecast for Southern California will further tighten West Coast strawberry supplies this week. Cold weather and rain have put the market into a demand-exceeds-supply situation. Rain and freezing temperatures have stalled plant and berry growth. Mexican-sourced strawberries are being shipped into California to help fill orders for members who must load in California. Availability is better in Florida and Mexico (into South Texas).

Oxnard, California

Markon First Crop and Markon Best Available Strawberries are not available; packer label supplies in one-pound clamshells are being substituted

Most suppliers packed product ahead of schedule to ensure early week orders are covered

Crews are harvesting as much as possible this week, depending on when and how much rain arrives

Current quality is good, but will be heavily impacted by the wet weather conditions